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Ghosts was the most-watched TV comedy of 2023
Wednesday 10th January 2024
Ghosts, Michael McIntyre's Big Show, Have I Got News For You, Blankety Blank and Mrs Brown's Boys were the most-watched British comedies on TV in 2023.
Paddy McGuinness pilots Paddy mockumentary for the BBC
Tuesday 9th January 2024
Paddy McGuinness is piloting a mockumentary for the BBC about his life and divorce with the team behind Meet The Richardsons, co-starring stand-up Josh Pugh.
Greg Davies' The Cleaner returning to BBC One for a third series
Tuesday 9th January 2024
Greg Davies' crime scene comedy The Cleaner is returning to BBC One for a third series, with filming taking place later this year.
Mr Bean animated series to return for Series 4
Thursday 4th January 2024
The animated Mr Bean format is to return for a fourth series in 2025. Series 4 will comprise of 52 episodes.
Alasdair Beckett-King's Montgomery Bonbon novels optioned for TV
Wednesday 27th December 2023
Alasdair Beckett-King has had the television rights to his children's book character Montgomery Bonbon optioned by Trustbridge Global Media and producer Bob Higgins, whose credits include CBBC's recent Danger Mouse reboot and The Ricky Gervais Show animated series for Channel 4.
Iain Stirling's Buffering cancelled by ITV2
Thursday 21st December 2023
Iain Stirling's sitcom Buffering, which he starred in and co-wrote for ITV2, will not be returning for a third series, producers Avalon have told British Comedy Guide.
Inside No. 9 Series 9 cast revealed
Wednesday 20th December 2023
Filming is underway on the ninth and final series of Inside No. 9. The guest cast joining creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton will include Siobhan Finneran, Adrian Scarborough, Mark Bonnar, Matthew Kelly, Eddie Marsan and Susan Wokoma.
Good Omens to return for third and final series
Thursday 14th December 2023
Amazon Prime Video has confirmed that Good Omens will return for a third series, but it will be the final episodes for the comedy drama starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen.
Catherine Tate's Queen Of Oz will not return
Wednesday 13th December 2023
Catherine Tate's sitcom Queen Of Oz has reportedly been cancelled by the BBC after one series.
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan to end after four series
Wednesday 13th December 2023
Mo Gilligan has revealed that his Channel 4 format The Lateish Show is to end after the forthcoming Christmas special.